Pope Francis tells trans youth that ‘God loves us as we are’ — even ‘if we are sinners’
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Pope Francis told a young transgender person that “God loves us just as we are” in a new podcast released Tuesday by the Vatican.
In one of the messages, a transgender person named Giona spoke about the challenges of reconciling their gender identity with their Catholic faith.
“God loves us just as we are,” the 86-year-old pontiff said in Italian, adding that even “sinners” are looked after by the Heavenly Father.
“The Lord always accompanies us, always. Even if we are sinners, He draws near to help us,” he said according to Vatican News. “Do not give up, keep striving ahead.”
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25 Jul 2023, 8:09 pm
